Asantehene Concludes Bawku Conflict Resolution Today

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is scheduled to conclude the Bawku conflict resolution process today, December 1, 2025, hopefully putting an end to the protracted conflict between the Mamprusis and the Kusasis.

There is currently a tight security arrangement at the Manhyia Palace where both parties are expected to meet His Majesty.

In a statement signed by Mr Kofi Badu, the Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, on November 11, it was announced that the final mediation sessions will take place on November 30 and December 1.

“Manhyia Palace is pleased to announce that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has scheduled two days, November 30 and December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the concluding session of his mediation in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict.”

Appreciating the cooperation of both parties, His Majesty acknowledged their goodwill.

The Asantehene further appealed to all those concerned to avoid any actions likely to affect the progress towards a lasting solution to the Bawku conflict.

Progress
It may be recalled that the first of the engagements with the feuding parties was held at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, February 14, 2025, when Otumfuo met the leadership of the Mamprusis in Kumasi.

The King later met the Kusasis separately.

Updating IGP Christian Yohuno about the status of the resolution in May 2025, Otumfuo expressed optimism about the outcome.

His Majesty said he had asked the parties to return to their communities for further consultations for clarity after two separate meetings on April 29, 2025, before the next meeting.

In an update on the ongoing mediation process, President John Dramani Mahama in July said that the Asantehene had had “productive” discussions with the feuding factions.

Conflict
The conflict is fuelled by the Mamprusis and the Kusasis’ imposition of their legitimacy over Bawku town.

According to Rev. Professor John Zumah, the Executive Director of the Sanneh Institute and Visiting Professor at Yale University, the issue is not so much about who the legitimate Bawku Naba is currently, but about whose traditional homeland Bawku is.